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Airpods Max 2 and AirPods 4 Announced At Apple's latest event, the company announced updates to its AirPods Max and AirPods Pro 2, addressing some of the most common complaints users had.

A person with dark braided hair is wearing large AirPods Max 2 and a blue top. Their eyes are closed, and they appear to be enjoying the music. The background is a plain blue color.
Apple AirPods Max 2

While a full second-generation AirPods Max wasn’t released, the over-ear headphones received their first significant update since their debut in 2020.

One of the biggest changes is the long-awaited switch to USB-C, following the lead of the AirPods Pro 2. In addition, the Airpods Max 2 now features adaptive audio, a personalization feature originally introduced in the AirPods Pro.

A lineup of Apple AirPods Max and AirPods 4 is displayed on a white background. From left to right: first and second generation AirPods in open charging cases, AirPods Pro in an open charging case, and the latest AirPods Max 2 over-ear headphones.
Apple Airpods Max And Airpods 4

The AirPods Max continues to stand out as one of the most colorful products in Apple’s line-up, maintaining its distinction from the rest of the AirPods family by not being offered in white. The updated Max is available in Midnight, Blue, Purple, Orange, and Starlight, offering a wide range of vibrant color options.

A series of colorful over-ear headphones, including AirPods Max 2, is arranged in a diminishing arc pattern. The headphones at the front are beige, followed by pairs in orange, white, blue, and gray hues, all set against a plain white background.
Apple Airpods Max 2 | Colors

Meanwhile, the AirPods Pro 2 hasn’t received any hardware upgrades, but a series of software updates aimed at hearing health have been rolled out.

These include three key features: prevention, awareness, and assistance. For example, AirPods Pro 2 can now act as earplugs at loud concerts, providing hearing protection. A new medically certified hearing test has also been introduced, which can be completed in five minutes. After the test, users receive a report and a personalized audio profile based on their hearing capabilities.

A pair of white wireless earbuds, resembling AirPods Max 2, is positioned inside an open white charging case against a white background. The earbuds have black accents, and the front of the charging case displays a small green indicator light.
Apple Airpods 4

The updated AirPods Max is available for order starting today, with shipments beginning on September 20th. Pricing remains the same at $549/£549 for the AirPods Max, and $249/£249 for the AirPods Pro 2.

Infographic showcasing various features of the latest AirPods Max 2, including Active Noise Cancellation, new acoustic architecture, USB-C and wireless charging, up to 30 hours battery life, Personalized Spatial Audio, H2 chip, conversation awareness, and voice isolation.
Apple Airpods 4
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